“The art talk” Art Talk a program that runs throughout the four day fair is all about dialogues, debates, discussions, and presentations on all things art. This is an educational series of critical and insightful art historians, curators, independent art spaces, museum directors, art lecturers, publishers, government officials and collectors.

DATE/TIME 6TH - 9TH NOVEMBER 2014 10AM - 5PM DAILY / FREE ENTRY

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SARIT CENTRE, EXHIBITION HALL

The very first Kenya Art Fair kicks off with a vibrant showcase of diverse and outstanding works from the leading art galleries, artists, art centers, collectors and emerging artists in Kenya. The fair plays an important role in supporting the growing contemporary arts industry bringing together professionals and new talent, Government representatives and private sector, corporate and media houses, art institutions, collectors, writers and thinkers, art lovers as well as a variety of other local and international stakeholders as key players in the development of the visual arts in Kenya. The four day event will offer a richly varied art experience. The ‘Wasaani Exhibition’ will present a diverse collection of artworks by established and emerging artists as well as curated installation projects. This section includes paintings, works on paper, photography, sculptures, new media and installation work by emerging and established artists. The four day speakers’ forum coined ‘THE ART TALK’, will present influential voices to cater to varied audience of art enthusiasts discussing, debating, presenting on informative topics centered on all things ‘Art’. The Kenya Art Fair aims to create a critical space and platform for dialogue and exchange on rich relevant topics that affect the visual arts industry in Kenya and the region. The Cartoon Exhibition is a curated show case of works from the 50 top finalists that submitted cartoon and comic entries towards the Kenya Art Fair Cartoon Competition- themed ‘Celebrating Art@50”. Never before in this region has there been an event of this scale dedicated to visual artists. The Kenya Art Fair is open to the public and should average 5,000 visitors over the weekend. Join us as we celebrate Contemporary Visual Arts in Kenya!

Sylvia gichia Kuona trust - Director

Art and Education

abdi rashid jibril - arterial network fred ngaruiya - rusinga school art teacher facilitated by master artist and art teacher gakunju kaigwa

Art and Education

martin khamala - kenya polytechnic mr. ndekere - kenyatta university louis duval - agt / kul graphics dr. kamau - kenyatta university elizabeth nasubo - ministry of culture facilitated by master artist and art teacher gakunju kaigwa

performance, installation art and the society

Ato malinda - performance artist jackie karuti - artist

new media / digital art

Kamal shah - digital artist brian omolo - digital artist kevin karanja - digital artist

installation art - ‘who i am who we are’

wambui kamiru - artist xavier vanhoerst - artist

The role of Kenyan government institution in supporting the contemporary visual arts sector

beatrice wangeci - nairobi museums of kenya helen koki - deputy chief legal counsel / kecobo mr. ndua chege - ministry of culture ms elizabeth nasubo - ministry of culture

who dictates the agenda for the arts in kenya

tom ogonga - artist and blogger margaretta wa gacheru - media odoch pido - educator

cartoon and comic strip

Gado - master cartoonist daily nation maddo - master cartoonist standard newspaper

Art and Business

Judy Ogana- GoDown Art Centre Mutheu Mbondo- Mali Ya Mali Maggie Otieno- Motieno Designs

role of contemporary art buyers and collectors

anthony athaide - private art collector shine tani - banana gallery mr rossler - red hill gallery

The Visual Artists Challenge

Danda Jaroljmek - Circle ART William Ndwiga - Little Art Gallery Kevin Oduor - independent artist Patrick Mukabi - independent artist Peterson Kamwathi - represented artist paul onditi - independent artist mike kyalo - upcoming independent artist sylvia gichia - kuona trust - facilitator

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MARA MERU CHEETAH PROJECT ARTOUCH PROJECT WHO I AM, WHO WE ARE. BERTIERS ADVANCED INTELLECTUAL BOBEA ART CENTRE KENYA NAIROBI ART GALLERY JOHN NDUNG’U geraldine roberts PHOTIZO ART GALLERY WAJUKUU ART PROJECT ACADEMY OF GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD TABITHA WATHUKU ONE OFF CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA MALI YA MALI KENYA CIRCLE ART AGENCY XAVIER VERHOEST MASAI MBILI ART CENTRE PAWA 254 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY CREATIVES GARAGE SUJAY SHAH KEcobo wambui kamiru RAILWAY MUSEUM ART STUDIO KITENGELA GLASS RESEARCH & TRAINING TRUST SAMKAN ARTS & FRAMES THE LITTLE ART GALLERY EDUCULTURAL ARTISTS KENYA BONZO ART GALLERY GO DOWN ART CENTRE

Thursday 6th Nov 10.00am- 12.00pm

Art and Education

An introduction to contemporary visual art. Presentation and discussion on building a career in the arts: five things you should know and do, discussions around art curriculums in schools opportunities in the visual arts. 2.00pm- 4.00pm

Art And Education

Gaps in the Art Curriculum in schools in Kenya Involvement of the government in Art Education Inclusion of specialised Art Programmes in the curriculums eg. Arts Management, Curatorial practice, Arts journalism, Art policy and lobbying etc. are we seeing a decrease in the number of women artists specialising in Art through learning institutions.

and much more!!!

friday 7th Nov 10.15am- 10.35am Presentation and Viewing of the Library Book Project by jackie karuti 10.45 am - 11am Presentation and Viewing of performance piece by ato malinda 11.10am- 12.10 pm Performance, Installation Art and the Society Introduction to performance and Installation art. How can performance art connect in a deeper way to other forms of artistic practice; what are the commercial under pinnings of this art form; What are the obstacles faced on presenting and promoting performative work. Demystifying what contemporary art is with a focus on Performance Art. Does the Society Understand this new media. 12.30pm- 1.30pm New Media/ Digital Art. What is New Media Art? How has technology aided in the growth of this genre of art? Apart from becoming an artist what other career path can one take in this field? Challenges - Moving from canvas and traditional methods to Digital art. What is Digital Painting? Do you have a ready Market for Digital art? Pros/Cons of this way of working; Presentation of this type of work 1.45pm- 2.15 pm Presentation of Installation Art by Wambui Kamiru and Xavier Verhoerst Project - ‘Who I am Who We are’ Body mapping using Art 2.45pm- 5pm The role of Kenyan government institution in supporting the contemporary visual arts sector Introduction to each of the government institutions present and their roles; Opportunities; Government policies; Museum and its place and relevance in the current arts space; Plans for the National Arts Gallery in Kenya; Opportunities for Women in the arts through grants; scholarships, fellowships; Detailed account on the international practice and relations with reference to art fairs and Biennales.

Saturday 8th Nov 11.00am- 12.00pm Who dictates/ formulates the Agenda for the Arts in Kenya: • Sustainability • Gender • Infrastructure • Media and the place it plays 12.30pm- 1.30pm

CARTOON AND COMIC STRIP

History of Cartoons; What attributes to a good cartoon; Different career options available to cartoonists in Kenya; Earning a living out of cartoon practice; Do women stand a chance as cartoonists and what opportunities are available to them in this industry. Information about the Katuni Association and member benefits Upclose with cartoonists Gado and Maddo Gado - In the current context, why is Wanjiku a representation of the local people and what connection does this have towards gender. 2.00pm- 3.30pm

Art And Business:

Introduction to the panellists; Understanding Art as a business; different Business models for artists; How can artists Develop, Fund and Profit from their creativity. Introduction to the Creative Entrepreneurship Course by the GoDown Art Centre Art Merchandising discussion by Mutheu Mbondo Art Outlets as a Commercial Business by Maggie Otieno 4.00pm- 5.00pm

Art and Business:

Role of Contemporary Art Buyers and Collectors An insight into the world of art collection. Selection of art by buyers; Art acquisition as an investment; Art Auctions

Sunday 9th Nov 2.00pm - 4.00pm

The Visual Arts Challenge:

Gallery Representation vs Self Promotion Work with Galleries, go direct to art collectors or both? How does the artist balance self-promotion while maintaining a successful business relationship with his or her gallery; How do galleries remain relevant with the current digital innovations; How do unrepresented artists manage to reach markets without gallery or agent representation; the challenges faced by upcoming artists trying to get noticed; How are artists using the digital space to reach new markets. Are art organizations present in promoting and marketing of the arts? Are we tapping into relevant art markets internationally? How are artists and art centers placing themselves within global art markets? 2.00pm - 4.00pm

closure

Thank you message from Sylvia Gichia and a mention on future plans for the Kenya Art Fair. The END

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